noun
barrelhouse
Barrelhouse (noun) means a rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
noun
1
A rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
2
A loud, percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns.
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Etymology
From barrel + house. Originally used to refer specifically to a bar that served whiskey directly from the barrel.
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What is the meaning of barrelhouse?
"barrelhouse" (noun) means a rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
What are the different meanings of barrelhouse?
"barrelhouse" has 2 main meanings: 1. A rough-and-tumble drinking establishment; 2. A loud, percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns.